QuickBooks Error 6000, -83: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

When performing some essential functions in QuickBooks, the error 6000 83 occurs. In this comprehensive blog, you'll learn what this error entails and how you can get rid of it quickly. This error disrupts the workflow and causes frustration among users.

There are times when QuickBooks Desktop users encounter errors and problems. The error may result from a problem with Windows components or the QuickBooks application. QuickBooks error 6000 83 appears when you try to view, restore, or back up the QuickBooks Company file.

This article will discuss the solutions to the question, "How do I fix QuickBooks error 6000 83" as quickly as possible.

How does QuickBooks Error Code 6000 83 occur?

The QuickBooks error 6000 83 can occur when accessing or restoring a data file, as well as when trying to create a backup of the company file. This results in an error message stating, "An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file." Additionally, another message may appear for this error, stating, "The user does not have enough permissions to access the designated folder." When using QuickBooks in a multi-user setting, it is necessary to have read/write access and create/delete rights to the folder where the company file is stored. As a result of this error, there may be a disconnect between the QuickBooks program and the server computer.

QuickBooks Desktop Error 6000 83: Possible Causes

QuickBooks error code 6000 83 can be caused by several factors. The following factors may be responsible for this error code:

• There might be a problem with the QuickBooks company file.
• Errors can also be caused by insufficient permissions to access the network server.
• Your Windows user account does not permit the activities you wish to perform.
• A QuickBooks error 6000 83 can appear when you convert a previous version of your QuickBooks company file over a network.
• A firewall setting is preventing QuickBooks from communicating with the server.
• There is a problem with the folder containing the QuickBooks company file.
• QuickBooks company files with the wrong file extension, such as .qbm or .qbb, rather than .qbw.
• A QuickBooks error 6000 83 can occur if more than one computer is hosting the company file.
• QBDataServiceUser does not have sufficient permissions.
• Your Windows version is incorrect, or your regional language is not set to English.
• Hosting is enabled on both the server and workstation, which is incorrect. Instead, it should only be enabled on the server to avoid QuickBooks 6000 83.

Also, Linux servers may experience error 6000 83 QuickBooks due to the following causes:

• There is no qbdir.dat file, or the QuickBooks monitoring service isn't monitoring the QuickBooks company file.
• The machine cannot ping the server name.

QuickBooks Error Code 6000 83 Signs and Symptoms

You can identify QuickBooks error message 6000 83 by looking for the following early signs:

• There might be an error message on your QuickBooks screen stating "QuickBooks error 6000 83" and Windows may crash as a result.
• The performance of Windows slows down or becomes sluggish.
• Occasionally, the computer freezes for a few seconds and gets stuck.
• Your company records and essential data may not be accessible. Troubleshooting may be required.

Effective Solutions for QuickBooks Company File Error 6000 83

After seeing the possible causes and symptoms of QuickBooks error 6000 83, let's troubleshoot the error code. Below are some of the most preferred solutions to resolve the error.

Solution 1: Run the QuickBooks Tool Utility to repair the damage to the file

Step 1: Download and Install the Latest Version of the QuickBooks Tool Utility

To begin with, Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub by clicking on the download now button. Once the QuickBookToolhub.exe file has been downloaded, follow the instructions on screen to install the tool.

Step 2: To Fix File and Network Problems, Activate the QuickBooks File Doctor

Using the QuickBooks File Doctor tool, you can resolve common company file and network issues resulting in the QuickBooks company file error 6000 83. To run the tool, follow these steps:

• To activate the QBFD tool, run the QuickBooks Tool Hub and select the Company File Issues tab.
• Run a quick repair by selecting the QuickBooks File Doctor and browsing for the company file with issues.
• When the repair process is complete, rerun QuickBooks and check the status of error code 6000.

Solution 2: Turn off hosting on all workstations and switch to single-user mode

• Go to the Help menu on your workstation and select Utility from the list.
• Select the option Stop hosting multi-user access to disable multi-user hosting.
• To fix the error, repeat this step on all workstations that are experiencing problems.
• Repeat the same steps on the server computer to enable multi-user mode on the host and find the Host multi-user access option.
• You can now reopen QuickBooks and access your company file to see if the error code 6000 83 has been resolved.

Solution 3: Reconfigure the firewall and grant access permissions

You can manually fix QuickBooks company file error 6000 83 by following these steps:

• To prevent QuickBooks from being blocked when accessing the server, configure your Windows Firewall or Internet security settings.
• Check the permissions to access the QuickBooks company file and scan the folder containing the QuickBooks company file to create the Network Description(.ND) file.
• Open the company file from a new location to see if the location is damaged, and if so, move on.

Solution 4: Move the QuickBooks Company File to a New Folder on your Desktop

• Go to Explorer and select the Quit QuickBooks Desktop option from the File tab to exit QuickBooks Desktop on the server computer.
• Open Windows File Explorer by pressing Windows + E and select the C drive to create a new folder.
• Create a new folder by right-clicking the empty area on the screen and selecting Folder from the New drop-down menu.
• Create a file backup by naming this folder QuickBooks Desktop Test Folder and opening QuickBooks Desktop.
• QuickBooks will ask you where to save the backup file. Choose the folder you created above and try to restore the company file using the backup file.

Solution 5: Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop from the Control Panel

• The first step is to keep your QuickBooks license information safe, and then uninstall the current QuickBooks program.
• Set up QuickBooks Desktop according to your license version and complete all license-related requirements during the installation.
• Lastly, check the status of your error code 6000 83 in the company file.

Solution 6: Check for Issues with Your Company File Name and Edit the Name

• Error code 6000 occurs if your company file name exceeds the required limit or includes extra spaces.
• Open the file explorer window from the Windows start menu's search panel.
• Locate the company file with the .QBB extension in the QuickBooks files folder and right-click it.
• If there are any extra spaces or special characters in the file name, select Rename and remove them.
• Save the modifications and run the company file again in QuickBooks.

Solution 7: Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop completely to resolve the issue

Step 1: Rename the QuickBooks Desktop Folders

To uninstall the application from the server computer (or the computer on which your QuickBooks data file is locally stored), you must copy and paste the QuickBooks data folder to the Desktop.

The problem with renaming these folders is QuickBooks Desktop won't recognize the old folder when you create a new one. We suggest seeking professional help rather than making unnecessary changes.

You must deal with the following folder locations

• IntuitQuickBooks XX in C: UsersPublicPublic Documents
• IntuitQuickBooks XX, C: Program Files (x86)
• Intuit Entitlement Client v8 is located at C: Program Files (x86)Common Files
• Intuit QuickBooks Desktop 18.0 can be found in C: ProgramDataIntuitQuickBooks Desktop

Step 2: Delete the QBDBSrvUser Windows Account.

The QBDBSrvUser account will now be deleted.

• Open the Control Panel from your Windows Start menu.
• Select User Accounts.
• Choose Manage another account.
• The User Account Control window will appear.
• Click on Continue here.
• Then select QBDBSrvUser and click Delete.
• Restart the computer after confirming the process with a Yes.
• Reinstall QuickBooks using the QuickBooks Clean Install Tool.

Solution 8: Use the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool will help you fix QuickBooks Error Code 6000 83 if Tool Hub is installed on your system.

• Click on the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon twice.
• The next step is to select Installation Issues.
• The QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool will appear.
• The QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool will appear.

Solution 9: Fix the MSXML DLL files

Users of 64-Bit operating systems

• Go to the Start menu in Windows.
• Type cmd in the search bar and press Enter.
• You must select the Run as Administrator option in the cmd window that appears.
• On the C: prompt, type cdwindowssyswow64 & regsvr32 MSXML6.dll.
• Before trying to open QuickBooks again, press Enter.

Operating system with 32-bits

• The run can be accessed by pressing Windows + R simultaneously.
• Hit Enter after typing cmd.
• The next step is to enter the regsvr32 MSXML6.dll.
• You can return to QuickBooks after hitting the Enter button.

Solution 10: Terminate All QuickBooks Processes

In QuickBooks Desktop, conflicting programs in the background can cause errors like error 6000 83. Resolve the issue by following these steps:

• Your server system should be logged in as an administrator.
• Ctrl + Shift + Esc will bring up the Task Manager.
• On the Users tab, click the Show Processes option.
• Choose an End Task for each of the following QuickBooks processes:
• The QBW32 executable
• QBupdate.exe is required
• The QBDBMgr.exe program
• Try opening the file in multi-user mode now to see if the error has been resolved.

Solution 11: Fix the Problem Manually

To fix error 6000 83 in QuickBooks, follow these steps:

• Update QuickBooks to the latest version first.
• Firewall settings should be configured and modified.
• If necessary, edit the permissions.
• Turn off hosting for PCs and validate the hosting mode on the server system with QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
• Under Task Manager, make sure the QBSBMgrn.exe file is present. Launch the QuickBooks company file on the host system. Copy the files to Windows Desktop and then open the original and copied files. Restore the backup using QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery Tool if the error persists.
• Upon opening the company file without error, copy it back to the original location and rename it.
• Last but not least, launch QuickBooks and the company file and check if the error persists.

In conclusion

If you are still unable to resolve QuickBooks error 6000 83 with your QuickBooks desktop, you can use the troubleshooting techniques outlined in this post to resolve the error. For advanced troubleshooting steps and to get the issue fixed right away, you should place a call or use Live Chat.